The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, which means Twin Cities bars and breweries are gearing up for a month of matches.
The World Cup begins Thursday and will continue through the final matches on July 19. This year, 48 countries are playing in the tournament over a total of 104 matches in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Team USA will be playing its first match on Friday at 8 p.m. against Paraguay. From packed sports bars to brewery watch parties and community viewing events, there will be plenty of places fans can watch the games.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top places to watch the World Cup around the Twin Cities.
Places airing every single game
A handful of bars and restaurants have committed to opening at odd hours to air every single World Cup game.
Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis will be broadcasting every game on multiple screens inside the pub. It’s also partnering with Minnesota United to show select games outdoors at Peavey Plaza, right across from the pub.
Black Hart of Saint Paul is a self-identified “queer soccer bar” that will be open for every World Cup game. If the game is outside business hours, the bar will be open 20 minutes before kickoff. It’s offering its passport program where fans can buy a “passport” for $15 and get $1 off select drinks plus free entry on nights where there’s a cover for shows. The bar will give a stamp in the passport for every match attended, which equals an entry into a prize drawing.
Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis is playing each World Cup game and plans to give away prizes in between matches every day. Soccer fans can play small games like a soccer dart board and a mini foosball table for a chance to win Tom’s Watch Bar merch, free drinks or coupons for the restaurant.
Alary’s Kitchen & Bar in St. Paul will have all of the games on the TVs. They’ll also be running beer specials for World Cup fans.
721 Sports Bar & Lounge in Eagan will have the TVs rolling for all World Cup games and offer game-day drink specials to soccer fans.
Places airing most games
Here are some of the most popular places that plan to air most games during business hours. Some are opening early or closing late for select games.
Utepils Brewing Co in Minneapolis plans to stream every match during business hours and host watch parties at its taproom. More information can be found here.
La Doña Cervecería Brewery in Minneapolis has added two TVs in its taproom for the World Cup this year. It will have live viewings of some of the matches in the next month. The brewery is doing a special on El Súper Clássico at $5 a pint or $12 with a shot of El Jimador tequila during games.
Full Tilt Tavern in Bloomington plans to stream most games and welcomes fans to watch for the World Cup.
Community watch parties and events
Minnesota United Soccer Celebration is a fan experience in downtown Minneapolis that includes live viewings of select World Cup matches outdoors spanning Peavey Plaza and Nicollet Mall. There will also be a live DJ, guest appearances, local food carts and a giant screen where fans can watch select games starting Thursday through June 27. The event is free but tickets have to be reserved in advance.
Latinos in Comunidad, a Twin Cities Latino social group, is organizing several World Cup-themed events throughout the tournament that include watch parties and soccer-inspired fitness gatherings. The group's first watch party is on Friday at El Burrito Mercado, following Mexico’s opening match. Additional events include Pilates and Zumba classes designed to bring soccer fans together throughout the World Cup. Check out their Instagram page for more details.
El Nuevo Campo park at 2709 E Lake Street will have a giant screen and beer tent for fans who want to watch World Cup games from June 23 to June 27. The Lake Street Council encourages people to come bring a blanket and chair, and also support local Lake Street businesses.
North Loop Green in Minneapolis is a one-acre park that’s hosting a free watch party for some games. The matches will be broadcasted on an outdoor screen. Here’s a schedule for their watch parties.
